Need for Milltown bypass questioned in remote working era

Business, sport and community organisations say the bypass is not justified

Kerry County Council's vision is to include Milltown as part of the 'knowledge hub' with Killorglin, Killarney and Tralee – as locations for big IT and digital industries.

A bypass planned for Milltown, Co Kerry – one of Munster’s fastest-growing towns – is being questioned by local businesses and community groups, who say remote working has reduced the need for high-speed road commutes. 

Kerry County Council's vision is to include Milltown as part of the "knowledge hub" with Killorglin, Killarney and Tralee – as locations for big IT and digital industries.